Preparedness is Power: Allstate Encourages Planning Ahead
Allstate emphasizes the importance of disaster preparedness during National Preparedness Month, highlighting that a billion-dollar disaster occurs every 18 days. The company offers key tips for disaster readiness, including creating an emergency communication plan, assembling an emergency kit, staying informed about local threats, organizing important documents, and practicing household drills.
Mike Fiato, Executive VP and Chief Claims Officer at Allstate, notes that the company has assisted 7 million customers with catastrophe claims over the past 20 years. A recent study by Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and its Foundation reveals that every $1 spent on climate resilience and preparedness saves communities $13 in damages and economic impact. The report also provides recommendations for improving resilience, such as awareness and education, home security measures, and structural improvements.
Allstate sottolinea l'importanza della preparazione alle calamità durante il Mese della Preparazione Nazionale, evidenziando che si verifica un disastro da un miliardo di dollari ogni 18 giorni. L'azienda offre consigli chiave per la prontezza ai disastri, tra cui la creazione di un piano di comunicazione di emergenza, l'assemblaggio di un kit di emergenza, il mantenimento dell'informazione sulle minacce locali, l'organizzazione dei documenti importanti e la pratica di esercitazioni familiari.
Mike Fiato, Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Chief Claims Officer di Allstate, osserva che l'azienda ha assistito 7 milioni di clienti con richieste di risarcimento per catastrofi negli ultimi 20 anni. Uno studio recente condotto da Allstate, dalla Camera di Commercio degli Stati Uniti e dalla sua Fondazione rivela che ogni $1 speso per la resilienza climatica e la preparazione salva le comunità $13 in danni e impatti economici. Il rapporto fornisce anche raccomandazioni per migliorare la resilienza, come la consapevolezza e l'istruzione, le misure di sicurezza domestica e i miglioramenti strutturali.
Allstate enfatiza la importancia de la preparación ante desastres durante el Mes Nacional de la Preparación, destacando que ocurre un desastre de mil millones de dólares cada 18 días. La compañía ofrece consejos clave para la preparación ante desastres, incluyendo la creación de un plan de comunicación de emergencia, la recopilación de un kit de emergencia, mantenerse informado sobre las amenazas locales, organizar documentos importantes y practicar simulacros en el hogar.
Mike Fiato, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Jefe de Reclamaciones de Allstate, señala que la compañía ha asistido a 7 millones de clientes con reclamaciones por catástrofes en los últimos 20 años. Un estudio reciente realizado por Allstate, la Cámara de Comercio de EE. UU. y su Fundación revela que cada $1 gastado en resiliencia climática y preparación ahorra a las comunidades $13 en daños e impacto económico. El informe también ofrece recomendaciones para mejorar la resiliencia, como la concienciación y la educación, medidas de seguridad en el hogar y mejoras estructurales.
올스테이트는 국가 재난 준비의 달 동안 재난 준비의 중요성을 강조하며, 매 18일마다 10억 달러 규모의 재난이 발생한다고 밝혔습니다. 이 회사는 재난 준비를 위한 주요 팁을 제공하며, 여기에는 긴급 통신 계획 수립, 비상 키트 조립, 지역 위협에 대한 정보 유지, 중요한 문서 정리, 가정 연습 등이 포함됩니다.
올스테이트의 집행 부사장 겸 청구 책임자인 마이크 피아토는 지난 20년 동안 700만 고객이 재난 청구에 대해 지원했음을 언급했습니다. 올스테이트와 미국 상공회의소, 그리고 그 재단의 최근 연구에 따르면 기후 회복력 및 준비에 소비되는 각 $1는 지역 사회에 $13의 피해 및 경제적 영향을 절약한다고 합니다. 이 보고서는 인식 및 교육, 주거 안전 조치, 구조적 개선과 같은 회복력을 향상시키기 위한 권장 사항도 제공합니다.
Allstate souligne l'importance de la préparation aux catastrophes pendant le Mois National de la Préparation, en mettant en évidence qu'une catastrophe d'un milliard de dollars se produit tous les 18 jours. L'entreprise propose des conseils clés pour la préparation aux catastrophes, notamment la création d'un plan de communication d'urgence, la constitution d'une trousse d'urgence, le maintien de l'information sur les menaces locales, l'organisation de documents importants et la pratique de simulations domestiques.
Mike Fiato, vice-président exécutif et responsable des réclamations chez Allstate, note que l'entreprise a aidé 7 millions de clients avec des demandes d'indemnisation pour catastrophe au cours des 20 dernières années. Une étude récente menée par Allstate, la Chambre de commerce des États-Unis et sa Fondation révèle que chaque dollar investi dans la résilience climatique et la préparation permet d'économiser 13 dollars aux communautés en termes de dommages et d'impact économique. Le rapport formule également des recommandations pour améliorer la résilience, telles que la sensibilisation et l'éducation, des mesures de sécurité à domicile et des améliorations structurelles.
Allstate betont die Bedeutung der Katastrophenvorsorge während des Nationalen Vorbereitungsmonats und hebt hervor, dass alle 18 Tage eine Katastrophe im Wert von einer Milliarde Dollar eintritt. Das Unternehmen bietet wichtige Tipps zur Katastrophenvorsorge, darunter die Erstellung eines Notfallkommunikationsplans, das Zusammenstellen eines Notfallkits, das Informieren über lokale Bedrohungen, das Organisieren wichtiger Dokumente und das Üben von Haushaltsübungen.
Mike Fiato, Executive VP und Chief Claims Officer bei Allstate, weist darauf hin, dass das Unternehmen in den letzten 20 Jahren 7 Millionen Kunden mit Katastrophenansprüchen unterstützt hat. Eine aktuelle Studie von Allstate, der US-Handelskammer und ihrer Stiftung zeigt, dass jeder in Klimaanpassung und -vorsorge investierte Dollar den Gemeinden 13 Dollar an Schäden und wirtschaftlichen Auswirkungen spart. Der Bericht gibt auch Empfehlungen zur Verbesserung der Resilienz, wie z. B. Sensibilisierung und Bildung, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen für Privathaushalte und strukturelle Verbesserungen.
- Allstate has assisted 7 million customers with catastrophe claims in the last 20 years
- Research shows $1 spent on climate resilience saves communities $13 in damages and economic impact
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Top tips to prepare for disasters:
- Create an Emergency Communication Plan: Ensure all family members know how to contact each other and where to meet in case of an emergency. Designate an out-of-town contact person to relay information.
- Assemble an Emergency Kit: Prepare a kit with essential items such as water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and important documents. Make sure to include supplies for pets and any special needs family members.
- Stay Informed: Sign up for local emergency alerts and stay tuned to weather updates. Know the types of disasters that are most likely to occur in your area and understand the appropriate response actions.
- Organize and Protect Important Documents: Insurance policies, financial documents, passports, and more should be easily accessible so you can grab them quickly. You could also upload copies to the cloud.
- Practice Your Plan: Regularly conduct household drills to ensure everyone knows what to do and where to go in case of a disaster. Review and update your plan as needed.
“We’ve helped 7 million customers with their catastrophe claims in the last 20 years, supporting the rebuilding of their property and their lives after hurricanes, hailstorms, tornadoes, wildfires and other extreme weather,” said Mike Fiato, Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer at Allstate. “Preparation can make all the difference.”
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Top tips for resilience measures:
- Awareness and Education: Learn about the types of disasters your area is prone to and how you can stay safe.
- Secure Your Home: Take steps to protect your property, such as reinforcing windows and doors, trimming trees, and securing outdoor items that could become projectiles.
- Home Improvements: Structural changes could include elevating electrical appliances, using flood-resistant materials, and upgrading roofs or other materials that help fortify the home.
Learn more about the resiliency research here and learn more about what you can do to prepare and protect yourself here.
About Allstate
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